Pete Attryde Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Just a wild idea at the moment, but as the Discovery is disolving faster than I can weld new bits of metal in, I am looking to replace it with something else but keep the engine and gearbox. I was wondering if this conversion (300TDI/Autbox/LT230 I would use the coiler axles but convert them to fit the chassis) has been done on an 88" Series or is it going to lead to a too short rear prop? Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think you'd struggle with an 88, you should probably use a superior wheelbase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I think you'd struggle with an 88, you should probably use a superior wheelbase You would need to shorten your rear prop by a good 7-8 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 You would need to shorten your rear prop by a good 7-8 inches. But would this make the rear prop too short to be practical? Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 But would this make the rear prop too short to be practical?Pete. Well it depends. You would probably get away with it if you were just using it for towing and a standard suspension setup. ( i've seen a few with props this short) I recon you would be pushing it if you planned ot use it off road much, especially with paras. I think the standard prop shaft is about 55cm. So you would be reducing it down to just over the length of a ruler. However something to remember, by fitting that engine and box. you could fit 3.5:1 diffs which will reduce the rpm of the prop. which is all good, if your only using it on the road! Hope thats of some help, I'm sure some one will disagree though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Well it depends. You would probably get away with it if you were just using it for towing and a standard suspension setup. ( i've seen a few with props this short)I recon you would be pushing it if you planned ot use it off road much, especially with paras. I think the standard prop shaft is about 55cm. So you would be reducing it down to just over the length of a ruler. However something to remember, by fitting that engine and box. you could fit 3.5:1 diffs which will reduce the rpm of the prop. which is all good, if your only using it on the road! Hope thats of some help, I'm sure some one will disagree though Ok, sounds like I will have to go back to the original plan of making the Series body fit the Discovery chassis. Many thanks, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Be more fun doing it that way anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Be more fun doing it that way anyway! Shouldn't you be packing or painting a chassis? Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Done both so free to lurk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Pete, why not stick a freelander body on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Attryde Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 Pete, why not stick a freelander body on top? If you can come up with a bolt on kit to do it I will. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamish Grundy Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 hi, i have a 300tdi auto in my 80, the rear prop is very short but i havnt had any major problems and thats offroad all the time! yours will be 8 inches longer than mine so it'd be fine, you'd probly have to have a 90 style front end to get the rad in, mines in the back so i didnt have that problem. hamish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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